The Bespoke Overcoat (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1955, The Bespoke Overcoat is a fantasy and drama film directed by Jack Clayton, running about 37 minutes.
What it’s about. Fender is a lowly clerk in the warehouse of clothing manufacturers Ranting and Co. His one ambition is to have an overcoat of his own. Refused one by the cold hearted Ranting he asks a tailor friend, Morry, to make him one instead, but dies of cold before he can take delivery of it. Unwilling to give up his only desire even in death, he returns as a ghost to persuade Morry to steal him the overcoat he so coveted in life.
Who’s in it. The Bespoke Overcoat stars David Kossoff as Morry, Alfie Bass as Fender, Alan Tilvern as Mr. Ranting and Alf Dean as Gravedigger.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Bespoke Overcoat has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bespoke Overcoat page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bespoke Overcoat tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bespoke Overcoat (1955)?
- In GB, The Bespoke Overcoat is available to rent or buy from BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Bespoke Overcoat worth watching?
- The Bespoke Overcoat holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bespoke Overcoat?
- The Bespoke Overcoat stars David Kossoff, Alfie Bass, Alan Tilvern and Alf Dean.
- When was The Bespoke Overcoat released?
- The Bespoke Overcoat was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 37 minutes.